Socotra, Inc.
Enterprise Account Executive
Socotra, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About us
At Udemy, we’re on a mission to transform lives through learning. Through our intelligent skills platform and a global community of instructors, we’ve helped over 70 million learners and 16,000 organizations achieve their goals. Come join us in ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to the skills they need to unlock their potential and create possibilities for themselves and others.About youYou’re an active listener and a determined person who thrives in a collaborative environment like ours. You want to use your skills to help others progress, whether that’s internally with your team or seeing the impact your work can have on people around the world as you help us expand into new markets. You’re ready for a challenge and aren’t afraid to try new ideas.About this roleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities with enterprise-level clients, which are companies with 5k employees and above. You will implement a land and expand strategy to grow and maintain long-term client relationships.What you'll be doing:Identify, prospect, and qualify new enterprise-level business and upsell opportunities within assigned territoryCoordinate and work with Udemy Business team (Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, Marketing, Product, Deal Desk, Legal, key executives) to ensure territory success; customer satisfaction, expansion and retentionBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers to understand clients' business objectives and challenges to effectively position our solutions as a strategic fitDevelop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed sales targetsLead negotiations and close complex sales deals, ensuring contracts are executed accurately and in a timely mannerStay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, customer feedback and competitor activities; then relay and share any insights with your team!What you’ll haveWhile this work is based more on the skills a person has than what they have done, we think a typical profile could include the following:We are looking for a highly motivated, over-achieving “hunter and closer” who flourishes in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentA minimum of 7+ years of closing experience in B2B Enterprise sales (SaaS experience preferred) or equivalentSuccess in opportunity creation and “full funnel” management of many opportunitiesProven history of exceeding targets in selling licenses/products/subscriptions to Enterprise organizations with demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory managementAbout your SkillsProblem Solving:
You are skilled in creative problem-solving techniques to address client needs, overcome obstacles, and drive sales outcomes, ensuring customer satisfaction and business success.Coachability:
You demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and incorporate feedback to enhance strategies and achieve performance targets, fostering continuous personal and professional growth.Curiosity:
You exhibit a natural curiosity and hunger for knowledge, constantly seeking to understand market trends, customer preferences, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and drive business success.Outbound Mindset:
You possess a proactive outbound mindset, driven to identify new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with prospects, effectively communicate value and supported by your research and rigor throughout the process.We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!Life at Udemy
We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work.Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our Benefits Start With U
Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverageHSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributionsTransgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming careParental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full payWhole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving supportLearning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional developmentRetirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contributionCharitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charitiesVacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourlyHolidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the yearInformation regarding data privacy is available within the
Udemy Careers Privacy Notice .At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits, equity and uncapped OTE.
OTE Compensation Range
$240,000
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$270,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr
At Udemy, we’re on a mission to transform lives through learning. Through our intelligent skills platform and a global community of instructors, we’ve helped over 70 million learners and 16,000 organizations achieve their goals. Come join us in ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to the skills they need to unlock their potential and create possibilities for themselves and others.About youYou’re an active listener and a determined person who thrives in a collaborative environment like ours. You want to use your skills to help others progress, whether that’s internally with your team or seeing the impact your work can have on people around the world as you help us expand into new markets. You’re ready for a challenge and aren’t afraid to try new ideas.About this roleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Enterprise Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and closing new business opportunities with enterprise-level clients, which are companies with 5k employees and above. You will implement a land and expand strategy to grow and maintain long-term client relationships.What you'll be doing:Identify, prospect, and qualify new enterprise-level business and upsell opportunities within assigned territoryCoordinate and work with Udemy Business team (Customer Success, Solutions Engineering, Marketing, Product, Deal Desk, Legal, key executives) to ensure territory success; customer satisfaction, expansion and retentionBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers to understand clients' business objectives and challenges to effectively position our solutions as a strategic fitDevelop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed sales targetsLead negotiations and close complex sales deals, ensuring contracts are executed accurately and in a timely mannerStay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, customer feedback and competitor activities; then relay and share any insights with your team!What you’ll haveWhile this work is based more on the skills a person has than what they have done, we think a typical profile could include the following:We are looking for a highly motivated, over-achieving “hunter and closer” who flourishes in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentA minimum of 7+ years of closing experience in B2B Enterprise sales (SaaS experience preferred) or equivalentSuccess in opportunity creation and “full funnel” management of many opportunitiesProven history of exceeding targets in selling licenses/products/subscriptions to Enterprise organizations with demonstrated ownership of all aspects of territory managementAbout your SkillsProblem Solving:
You are skilled in creative problem-solving techniques to address client needs, overcome obstacles, and drive sales outcomes, ensuring customer satisfaction and business success.Coachability:
You demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and incorporate feedback to enhance strategies and achieve performance targets, fostering continuous personal and professional growth.Curiosity:
You exhibit a natural curiosity and hunger for knowledge, constantly seeking to understand market trends, customer preferences, and competitive analysis to inform strategy and drive business success.Outbound Mindset:
You possess a proactive outbound mindset, driven to identify new business opportunities, cultivate relationships with prospects, effectively communicate value and supported by your research and rigor throughout the process.We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!Life at Udemy
We aspire to be as vibrant and dynamic as the communities we serve, as inquisitive as those who use our platform, and as revolutionary as the future we strive to open for everyone. Here are some of the things we love about life at Udemy:We’re invested in creating an inclusive environment that welcomes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. From creating employee resource groups, ensuring we’re a Fair Pay Workplace, and building a flexible work culture, our belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI) initiatives always put our people first. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to work because when we all do, we’re better for it.Learning is what we do – inside and out. Our Learning & Development team is second to none, helping ensure your journey is one of continuous progression. You’ll also have unlimited access to Udemy courses, monthly UDays (meeting-free professional development days), and a generous annual professional development stipend.Our reason to exist is to revolutionize learning – that calls for taking risks and learning from failures. Whether it’s our hackathons (a company-wide effort to envision new possibilities for our product) or sharing our prototypes, we see experimentation as a crucial step on the path to success.We’re committed to creating world-class employee experiences and are proud of the recognition of this by Great Place to Work.Of course, the best thing about being part of Udemy is knowing your work makes a difference for people and organizations around the world. You’ve got the skills; why not use them to help others develop theirs?At Udemy, we value diversity and inclusion and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our Benefits Start With U
Our benefits package at Udemy “starts with U” and is grounded in mission-driven benefits that intentionally align with our core values. Here’s a sneak peek at just a few highlighted benefits if you’re a full-time Udemate based in the United States:Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverageHSA/FSA/Commuter: Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributionsTransgender Benefits: Expanded medical coverage for gender-affirming careParental Benefits: Financial assistance for fertility (including egg-freezing), adoption, and surrogacy expenses; twelve weeks of paid family bonding for birth, surrogacy, adoption, and foster placement (plus up to six to ten weeks of paid disability leave for birthing parents) as well as a two-week “ease-back” program that enables parents to return part-time at full payWhole U: Fully paid memberships for meditation/mindfulness, therapy/coaching visits, financial planning, fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, menopause care, breastmilk shipping, and caregiving supportLearning: Free access to Udemy and Udemy Business plus a yearly stipend to spend on professional developmentRetirement: Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contributionCharitable Giving: Corporate charitable match for eligible nonprofits and charitiesVacation: Flexible vacation for salaried Udemates and fifteen days per year for hourlyHolidays: Twelve paid holidays throughout the yearInformation regarding data privacy is available within the
Udemy Careers Privacy Notice .At Udemy, we strive to be transparent around compensation. Actual compensation for this role is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of labor. In addition to a base salary, this role is also eligible for benefits, equity and uncapped OTE.
OTE Compensation Range
$240,000
—
$270,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr